Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite which has resolution of 2280 x 1080. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
| Name | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.39 in | 6.26 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4030 mAh | 3350 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 21647 | Rs. 14928 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 16, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is Rs. 21647. The launch Date of the second phone is September, 2018. The cost of Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite is Rs. 14928.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has larger screen size of 6.39 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's 6.26 inch screen. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 403 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has better screen to body ratio of ~ 85.8% than Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's ~ 82.5%. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has 19:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 6 GB RAM Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite's 48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's 12 MP + 5 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite's 24 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on v8.1 (Oreo) version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 16, 2019 | September, 2018 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 156.8 x 8.7 mm | 75.8 x 156.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 179 g | 169 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.26 inches, 1080 x 2280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 82.5% |
| Features | HDR | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v1.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.8 (Main) 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 12 MP + 5 MP with autofocus |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP f/2 (Main) | Notch 24 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silve | |
| GPU | Adreno 616 | Adreno 512 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS(threaded view), MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Push Email | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Video | Yes | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.265 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4030 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3350 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 3.0 |